Angela L. Graham, 47 of Marengo, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, November 16, 2016.
She was born October 26, 1969 in St. Joseph, Michigan, the daughter of Lewis N. and Carole J. (Curtis) Graham. She attended parochial schools and graduated from Andrews University Academy in 1987. She obtained her degree in nursing from Lake Michigan College. Angela worked as an agency nurse for many years and lived in the St. Joseph, Stevensville area of Michigan. In 2005 she met Brent K. Stanley and the two created a union that stood the test of time. The couple made their home in Huntley, Illinois, and in 2013 moved to Marengo, Illinois. She was employed as a registered nurse with Centegra Hospital in Woodstock, Illinois for many years. She was a devoted mother, loved the outdoors, animals and nature, enjoyed camping and was fond of Lake Michigan as well as all of the Great Lakes.
She is survived by her husband, Brent of Marengo, Illinois her children, Ivan Thomas of Mokena, Illinois, Juliane Thomas and Grayson Stanley both of Marengo, her parents, Lewis and Carole Graham of Stevensville, Michigan, her sisters, Carole (Fred) Farlow of Richmond, Indiana and Corine (Richard Tomlison) Graham of Oak Park, Illinois her father-in-law, Ken Stanley of Coleta, Illinois and her mother-in-law, Sharon (Jeff) Marsh of Sterling, Illinois. Also numerous aunts and uncles and many cousins.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m Sunday, November 20th . Funeral Service to follow at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Audubon Society at www.audubon.org For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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We love you Ang.
Our hearts go out to Angie's family at this most difficult time. We want you all to know how much we love and care for each and everyone of you. My heart hurts so much for all the pain you are all in! I sure hope God's Blessings help bring you all peace! If you need anything we are here for you! Love& Friendship, Charlotte & Bruce Ringer
I am so sorry to hear of Angela's passing. I met Angela while attending Lake Michigan College for my RN degree. She always a bright smiling face in our nursing classes. As happens we went our separate ways after graduation. My heart aches for all of you, especially her children. I hope you all can find some type of comfort from all the memories you have of her. No words can ever begin to ease your pain, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Carole and Lewis.
Brent, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Keith Diane
I was deeply saddened to hear the news about Angie. As her parents will know, Angie and I were best friends growing up. She was my "sister". I deeply regret that I will not have the chance to tell Angie how much she meant to me. I have and will remember her fondly and keep her name alive with the stories I share of our adventures growing up with my children. With deepest sympathy, Sarah